Tarna Mare: population and statistics
Tarna Mare has a population of 3,821 (2026) across 51.5 km², or 74.2 people per km². It ranks 1,150 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,821 residents
- 51.5 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Tarna Mare ranks No. 27 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.6 ‰ in Tarna Mare, compared with an average of 12.9 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 379.2 ‰ in Tarna Mare, compared with an average of 422.7 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Tarna Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (45 businesses).
Tarna Mare in numbers
Where is Tarna Mare?
Population of Tarna Mare over time
Tarna Mare had 4,006 residents in 2016 and 3,821 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,892 |
| 2022 | 3,889 |
| 2023 | 3,896 |
| 2024 | 3,881 |
| 2025 | 3,837 |
| 2026 | 3,821 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,210 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bătarci, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turț (8,344 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Tarna Mare
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Tarna Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,033 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tarna Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.04 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,506 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,587 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,449 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,616 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 379.2 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,850 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.9 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,795 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tarna Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.4 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,391 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.09 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,583 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tarna Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tarna Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.8 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,235 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.95 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 236 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tarna Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tarna Mare | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tarna Mare
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Construction47 · 30.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade29 · 19.1%
- Transport and storage17 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing15 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services12 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 7.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 3.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 2.6%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities45 · 29.6%
- Construction of buildings38 · 25.0%
- Civil engineering28 · 18.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 16.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 11.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 7.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 3.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tarna Mare?
Tarna Mare has 3,821 residents (2026), ranking 1,150 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tarna Mare?
Tarna Mare covers 51.5 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Tarna Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tarna Mare went from 4,006 to 3,821, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Tarna Mare?
Tarna Mare is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 48.073, longitude 23.202.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tarna Mare?
In Tarna Mare, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,060 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tarna Mare?
In Tarna Mare, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 379.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,850 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Tarna Mare?
The nearest to Tarna Mare are Bătarci (4.5 km), Turț (9.2 km), Cămărzana (11 km), Gherța Mică (14 km), Halmeu (15 km).